Candida Royalle
ActingAbout Candida Royalle
Candida Royalle, born Candice Vandala, grew up in New York City and trained in dance and music before entering the adult film industry in 1974. Candida starred in about 25 Golden Age films before retiring from performing in 1984 - after which she became the first woman to start her own studio, Femme Productions, and was one of the earliest female directors. In her later years, she, with the help of a private investigator, managed to track down her birth mother, who had abandoned her at 18 months, but she had already passed away from ovarian cancer. Not long after, Royalle was herself diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which she succumbed to on September 7, 2015.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Candida Royalle reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Candida Royalle's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Candida Royalle remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in One Size Fits All, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Candida Royalle Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Candida Royalle's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Candida Royalle.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Morgana | Herself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Candice | Herself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Inside Her Sex | Herself | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Leslie Bovee Blue Ecstacy Triple Feature | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Mutantes: Punk Porn Feminism | Self - Interviewee | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Seka's Oriental Massage | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Real Linda Lovelace | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Wadd: The Life & Times of John C. Holmes | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | One Size Fits All | dress seller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Erotica: A Journey Into Female Sexuality | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Forbidden Worlds | Third Female (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Sensual Escape | Person in Restaurant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Legends of Porn | (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Three Daughters | Waitress | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Urban Heat | Dancer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Night Hunger | The Starlet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Sexcapades | Makeup | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Playgirl | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | I, the Jury | Orgy Participant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Olympic Fever | Olympic Swimmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Tale of Tiffany Lust | Guest #19 | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Delicious | Lady Caroline Dubier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Exhausted: John C. Holmes, the Real Story | Juanita (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Outlaw Ladies | Zelda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Fascination | Victoria Gordon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | That Lucky Stiff | Massage Parlour Girl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | This Is America Part 2 | Plato's Retreat Swinger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | October Silk | Renée | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Ultra Flesh | Third Female Sex Performer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Ballgame | Lolita Wanamaker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Blue Ecstasy | Melissa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Champagne for Breakfast | Lesbian | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Taxi Girls | Last Hooker into Cell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | 10 | Party Guest (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Sunny | Sunny / Prostitute | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Hot Rackets | Liz Adler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Sissy's Hot Summer | The Hostess | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Hot & Saucy Pizza Girls | Gino | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Carnal Haven | Debbie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Jungle Blue | Orgy Girl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Sweet Sister | (as Cyntnia Pleschette) (credit only) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Kinky Tricks | Candy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Hard Soap, Hard Soap | Linda Lou | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Ultimate Pleasure | Hooker with Jim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Easy Alice | Girl in Laundromat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Baby Rosemary | Tracy | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Femmes de Sade | Girl at Party | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Honey Pie | Dance Student | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Love Secrets | Alan's Secretary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Analyst | Anita Gartley | Average | Similar → |
Candida Royalle - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Candida Royalle?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Candida Royalle is "One Size Fits All" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Candida Royalle acted in?
Candida Royalle has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Candida Royalle?
Other notable films include "Leslie Bovee Blue Ecstacy Triple Feature", "Seka's Oriental Massage", and "Hot Rackets".